Tarot major arcana 4, the emperor, arcane majeure 4, l’empereur

tarot major arcana 4, the emperor

Inspiration

I found the vintage cards very obsolete in their representation of the masculine power. Images of a toxic power : imperialism, male chauvinism, inherited power and not deserved. I preferred the image of the orchestra conductor.

 

Symbolic

The truly enlightened power.
Competence. An orchestra director must have extensive musical knowledge. 
Listening.
Being able to guide, to drive. 
Clear vision. 

 

Interpretation trails

A poxer exists that can make a society function with the greatest possible harmony. 
A power that drives people toward being at their best.
That power has to be exerted by someone who earned his position by his human qualities and his competences.
I must be caring, stable. 
It must provide the impetus. It must guide, coordonate, provide wise pieces of advice, give access to appropriate means.
It must organize, set a frame which allows one to make the most of  one’s talents. 
Beware of the fake protectors, of authoritarianism, of power brutally exercised.